Mutual

/ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of shared interest or participation.

They established a mutual understanding to resolve their differences.

Experienced or done by each of two or more parties toward the other or others.

Their friendship was based on mutual respect and support.

Relating to a relationship involving two or more parties where all benefit equally.

The two companies entered into a mutual agreement to collaborate on the project.

Referring to something that is reciprocated.

The attraction between them was mutual, which made their connection more intense.

From Latin 'mutuus', meaning 'borrowed or lent'.

mutual understanding

A shared comprehension between parties.

mutual friends

Friends shared by two or more people.

mutual respect

Respect that is reciprocated between parties.

reciprocal

Having a mutual relationship or exchange.

communal

Shared by a community or group.

Mutual friends

We have a few mutual friends from college.

Mutual feelings

They both have mutual feelings for each other.